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Creation date2015-10-09 22:27:37 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:10 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000037
FoodDB RecordFDB021814
Chemical Information
NameCreatinine
DescriptionCreatinine or creatine anhydride, is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate in muscle. The loss of water molecule from creatine results in the formation of creatinine. Creatinine is transferred to the kidneys by blood plasma, whereupon it is eliminated from the body by glomerular filtration and partial tubular excretion. Creatinine is usually produced at a fairly constant rate by the body. Measuring serum creatinine is a simple test and it is the most commonly used indicator of renal function. A rise in blood creatinine levels is observed only with marked damage to functioning nephrons; therefore this test is not suitable for detecting early kidney disease. The typical reference range for women is considered about 45-90 umol/l, for men 60-110 umol/l. Creatine and creatinine are metabolized in the kidneys, muscle, liver and pancreas. [HMDB]. Creatinine is a biomarker for the consumption of meat. Creatinine is found in many foods, some of which are canada blueberry, other bread, french plantain, and grape.
CAS Number60-27-5
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
1-MethylglycocyamidineChEBI
1-Methylhydantoin-2-imideChEBI
2-amino-1-Methyl-1,5-dihydroimidazol-4-oneHMDB
2-amino-1-Methylimidazolin-4-oneChEBI
2-amino-1,5-dihydro-1-Methyl-4H-imidazol-4-oneChEBI
Creatine anhydrideChEBI
CreatininaChEBI
KreatininChEBI
Chemical FormulaC4H7N3O
IUPAC name2-imino-1-methylimidazolidin-4-one
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C4H7N3O/c1-7-2-3(8)6-4(7)5/h2H2,1H3,(H2,5,6,8)
InChI KeyDDRJAANPRJIHGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCN1CC(=O)NC1=N
Average Molecular Weight113.1179
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight113.058911861
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha amino acids and derivatives. These are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately adjacent to the carboxylate group (alpha carbon), or a derivative thereof.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Direct ParentAlpha amino acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Alpha-amino acid or derivatives
  • Imidazolinone
  • 2-imidazoline
  • Guanidine
  • N-acylimine
  • Carboximidamide
  • Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound
  • Organic 1,3-dipolar compound
  • Organoheterocyclic compound
  • Azacycle
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 5 g
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Rosa Vazquez Fresnovazquezf@ualberta.ca
Commercial Vendors
AKSci F892
AKSci J91612
Glentham GK8780
MetaSci HMDB0000562
Sigma-Aldrich HMDB0000562
Toronto Research Chemicals C781500